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86 people die in New Mexico with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending November 6

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There were 86 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in New Mexico during the week ending November 6, a 26.5 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending November 6, there were 486 deaths in the state. 14.8 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 14 percent were from cancer and 34.2 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.6 percent of deaths were from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Studies show doctors and medical examiners may underreport Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related conditions as the underlying cause of death on death certificates, according to the National Institute on Aging.

Once infected, older adults with dementia are likely to develop a more severe and dangerous illness. The diseases which make an older adult more vulnerable to COVID-19 are age-associated chronic conditions, according to the Bright Focus Foundation.

New Mexico top 10 causes of death in week ending November 6

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-06Number of Deaths 2021-10-30
COVID-19 (multiple cause)8668
COVID-19 (underlying cause)8062
Heart disease7266
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)6872
Cerebrovascular diseases1915
Alzheimer's disease16< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1313
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1210
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 1010

New Mexico Dementia deaths in week ending November 6
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-06Number of Deaths 2021-10-30
Alzheimer disease and dementia3223

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